Lincoln Author:David Herbert Donald David Herbert Donald's Lincoln is a stunningly original portrait of Lincoln's life and presidency. Donald brilliantly depicts Lincoln's gradual ascent from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to the ever-expanding political circles in Illinois, and finally to the presidency of a country divided by civil war. — Donald goes beyond biography, illumi... more »nating the gradual development of Lincoln's character, chronicling his tremendous capacity for evolution and growth, thus illustrating what made it possible for a man so inexperienced and so unprepared for the presidency to become a great moral leader.
In the most troubled of times, here was a man who led the country out of slavery and preserved a shattered Union -- in short, one of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen.« less
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One of the best biographies of Lincoln. It is a vivid portrait of the man, brimming with understanding and insight. Tells the tale of Lincoln and the troubled times in which he led the nation.